In Manzanita Cycles' first YouTube video, builder Nick Jensen introduces his forthcoming Whippet gravel bike, which features clearance for burly 29 x 2.25" tires and a full suite of considered touches. Watch his short video overview here... The post A Sneak Peek at the New Manzanita Cycles Whippet Gravel Bike appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

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CyclistBob Parlee, founder of Parlee Cycles, has diedParlee Cycles has announced the passing of the brands founder, Bob Parlee.A Massachusetts native, Parlee came to bikes from building high performance boats, applying his composites expertise to bike frames from the late 1990s.Parlee Cycles was founded in 2000, when Parlee and his wife Isabel decided to dedicate themselves full time to frame building. The brand quickly gained a reputation for its innovation and quality. Parlee bikes were raced at the Tour de France and the Giro dItalia, with Tyler Hamilton riding a Parlee frame in Team CSC colours and badged as a Look. Even Lance Armstrong bought a Parlee in 2013. Parlee was the first brand to build a disc brake time-trial bike, the TTiR Disc, and an early adopter of aerodynamic frame profiles.Parlee, who led the brands design and development for over 20 years, had been fighting cancer for the past four years and sold Parlee in 2023. Although semi-retired, he continued to mentor the Parlee team and to sketch new bike ideas.Parlee Cycles current owner, John Harrison, paid tribute to Parlee, saying, Bob has been a real inspiration for the entire team here at Parlee, me included. His persistent and unwavering focus on pursuing an uncompromised and perfect product will continue to lead the identity of our business forever into the future. We are all extremely proud to continue the work that he started.Parlee is survived by his wife Isabel and his two sons.Over the years, weve reviewed many bikes from Parlees range. You can read more detail in our 2016 profile of Parlee, man and brand. Related Posts Parlee RZ7 review Ultimate time-trial bikes: Parlee TTiR Disc Inside Parlee The post Bob Parlee, founder of Parlee Cycles, has died appeared first on Cyclist.

At just 24 years old, Belgian sensation Remco Evenepoelcontinues to carve his name into the history books of cycling. His latesttriumph, defending his World Time Trial Championship title in Zurich, hasfurther cemented his status as one of the sports premier time trialspecialists. Beating Italy...

With the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics captivating our screens over the summer, Irish cycling also has much to celebrate. From historic performances in the Olympic road races to the continued dominance of Irelands Paralympic champions, this years games were filled with moments that will inspire future generations.Lets take a look at the standout achievements of Irelands cycling stars and what these successes mean for the future of Irish cycling!Paralympic success: Katie-George Dunlevy and Linda Kelly shine againIrelands dominance in Paralympic cycling continued in Paris, led by the unstoppable duo of Katie-George Dunlevy and Linda Kelly. Competing in the womens B road race, the pair claimed a silver medal, adding to their already impressive collection of Paralympic accolades. This was followed by an even greater triumph in the womens individual B time trial, where they secured their third consecutive Paralympic gold medal in the event.Dunlevy and Kellys performance in the time trial was nothing short of spectacular. Over the course of the challenging 31.2 km route, they powered to victory, cementing their status as one of the top tandem cycling teams in the world. Their win in Paris continues a remarkable run of success that began in Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020, and their ability to perform at the highest level across multiple Paralympic Games is an inspiration to both current and future athletes.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Paralympics Ireland (@paralympics_ireland)Lara Gillespie: A promising Olympic debutEnniskerry native Lara Gillespie, one of Irelands rising stars, delivered a remarkable performance in the womens omnium. Finishing 10th in her Olympic debut, Gillespie showed her ability to compete at the highest level. The omnium, a demanding multi-discipline event, tests riders endurance, speed, and tactical skills. Gillespies consistency across the four events, particularly in the points race, demonstrated her versatility and potential for future success.While she may not have medalled, finishing 10th in such a competitive field is a testament to her hard work and talent. Gillespies result places her firmly on the map in international track cycling, and as she continues to develop, theres no doubt that she will be a key figure for Ireland in future Olympic and world cycling competitions in the near future.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Team Ireland (@team_ireland_olympic)Ben Healy: A record-breaking road race finishFresh from his Tour de France debut, Ben Healy also made history in Paris by securing Irelands best-ever finish in the mens road race. Healy, who is known for his climbing ability and aggressive racing style, finished 10th in an exceptionally challenging race. The mens road race at the Olympics is one of the most prestigious events in cycling, and Healys performance is a significant achievement for Irish road racing.The demanding 271.5 km route featured multiple climbs and a highly technical finale in the heart of Paris. Healy positioned himself among the worlds top cyclists, keeping pace with some of the biggest names in the sport. His top 10 finish not only marked a personal milestone but also set a new benchmark for Irish cycling, raising hopes for even greater achievements in the future.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Team Ireland (@team_ireland_olympic)Ryan Mullen: A solid time trial debutRyan Mullen also made his Olympic debut in Paris, competing in the mens individual time trial. Known for his power and speed against the clock, Mullen delivered a strong performance, finishing 12th in the 44.8 km race. This is a notable result for the Irish rider, especially in a discipline that features the worlds best time trial specialists.Mullens ability to finish in the top 12 on his Olympic debut highlights his potential in the discipline. With his experience growing, Mullen is poised to become a regular contender in major international time trials, adding depth to Irelands representation on the global stage.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Team Ireland (@team_ireland_olympic)The future of Irish cycling is brightThe achievements of Irelands cyclists at the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics mark a significant moment for the sport in Ireland.These stellar performances not only bring pride to the nation but also inspire the next generation of Irish cyclists. With these results, Ireland has firmly established itself as a force to be reckoned with on the international stage. As investment in cycling continues and new talent emerges, the future looks bright for Irish cycling!The history of Irish cycling stretches back more than 150 years, so lets revisit a handful of the faces and races that have shaped cycling in Ireland over the years.

Created by Ride with GPS, International Coffee Outside Day is returning for the third year running. Folks in several cities are hosting coffee outside meetups, there are prizes up for grabs, and you can participate from anywhere in the world. Learn more hereThe post October 12th is 2024 International Coffee Outside Day! appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

After launching the Fox Neo dropper post last month, Fox updated their bike app to allow users to connect and tune the dropper posts. But the header image on one of the pages featured a picture of not only a dropper post but a rear shock too. Now, Fox has revealed the details of that shock introducing Fox Live Valve Neo.First introduced in 2018, Fox Live Valve attempted to usher us into the modern era of electronically controlled suspension. At the time, the only way for the system to communicate fast enough was to rely on wires to connect all the components. It also included electronic suspension control for the Fox-only fork and a fairly large battery. All of these things combined led to limited adoption of the Live Valve system. Which brings us to Neo.On the surface, the general idea of Live Valve Neo is the same, but it goes about it in a more simple and universal way. Most obviously, the system is now without any wires. Thats thanks to Foxs in-house wireless communication protocol which is claimed to deliver signals from the fork and rear sensors to the controller in around one millisecond. Fox points out that the latency, or delay of data transfer for standard Bluetooth can be up to 200 milliseconds.That speed means a Live Valve Neo system can sense a bump and then open the controller on the shock in about 1/70th of a second. Youll also notice that the Neo system does not include any electronics for the fork, only a fork sensor thats compatible with many different brake calipers. Where the original Live Valve system tried to lock out and control the fork as well as the rear shock, Fox has designed Neo only around the Float X and DHX rear shocks which are meant for Trail and All-mountain riding. They claim that the majority of on-trail efficiency is gained from the rear suspension, and any delay in the Opening of a forks compression circuit even 1/70th of a second would be noticeable to riders.Compared to Gen 1 Live Valve, Neo also includes a new high-flow solenoid with a 2-position magnetic latch. This is said to move faster than a motor, with the added benefit of being quiet. Fox also states that pitch detection has been improved, specifically for trail switchbacks with an incline sensor built into the fork sensor.As a result, Live Valve Neo is also compatible with nearly any suspension fork, not just those from Fox. Simply mount the fork sensor to the front brake caliper, and youre all set up front. There is also a sensor mounted to the rear brake caliper. Including the rear shock, Neo consists of just three physical components four if you consider the Fox App (which isnt needed while riding). Live Valve Neo also relies on the same lithium battery and charger thats used for the Transfer Neo, with USB-C charging. These batteries have a claimed run time of 15-20h on the Live Valve Neo shock, while the sensors utilize standard CR2032 coin cell batteries which have a life expectancy of about one year. Like the Transfer Neo, Live Valve Neo has a Shake to Wake feature which will turn on automatically when the bike moves and the suspension is compressed. The controller will turn off automatically if nothing happens for five minutes. The battery level is displayed on the system power button with four colored LEDs, and if you happen to completely drain the battery while riding, the shock will default to the open position. How Live Valve Neo WorksThe Live Valve Neo shocks only have two modes, Open and Firm. Because the system can switch back and forth almost instantly, theres no need for a middle setting. With a sensor on the front and rear brake, each only transmits a signal when the shock needs to open. After receiving that command, Neo opens the 2-position magnetic latching solenoid and allows the shock to work unimpeded. At that point, Neo also starts a timer. If the sensors transmit another signal to open during that timer, it resets and starts again. If the sensors dont send any more signals because the trail has smoothed out, the timer expires and the solenoid closes to firm the shock. The controller is also programmed to detect when the bike goes airborne, immediately opening the shock to absorb the landing. Fox Bike AppYou dont need it while youre actively riding, but the Fox Bike App allows you to customize the suspension, save suspension settings, and even track service based on actual use. Neo-equipped shocks include five stock tunes, each with three states for Climb, Flat, and Descend. Within each one of these states is a force threshold that you have to surpass to open the shock, and a timer for how long the shock will stay open. Standard tune is the one that will be for most riders in all terrains. Firm and Plush tunes allow riders to err to the firmer or plusher side for their liking, and Open keeps it open all the time, while Closed keeps it closed all the time except when landing a drop or jump. In addition to these five tunes which are set up and ready to go, riders can create their own tunes using Precision Mode to individually control every metric. The app can store infinite tunes, and you can share them with friends around the world through the app. It seems that three Active tunes are quickly accessible through the button on the rear shock, while additional tunes can be loaded through the app. The shock also has a tool-free Firm Mode adjuster with seven positions to control the firmness of the shock platform when the solenoid is closed. Cold Weather PerformanceFox specifically calls out cold weather performance with Neo stating, The Live Valve Neo Controller will increase the energy used by the solenoid during colder environmental temperatures to ensure sustained activity in the system. This sounds like it uses more power to create heat which will keep the oil at a consistent operating temperature. Fox does state that cold weather use will drain the battery faster. ShocksInitially, Live Valve NEo will be available on the Float X air and the DHX coil shocks in both standard and Trunnion eyelet mounts. To us, it makes the DHX coil especially intriguing considering it should offer an incredible balance of coil performance and pedal platform, while only adding 22g over the air shock. Complete bikes will include Live Valve Neo in the future, but since its just a shock and two easily mounted sensors, it will also be offered as an upgrade for existing bikes. The Live Valve Neo kit includes one rechargeable battery & cover, one Fork Sensor & CR2032 battery, one Rear Sensor & CR2032 battery, a FOX battery block, a charging dock & USB-A to USB-C cable, two M6x20mm bolts & two M6x42mm bolts for sensor mounting with standard or oversized rotors.CompatibilityAccording to Fox, the Live Valve Neo system is compatible with both regular mountain bikes and eMTBs as long as the shock eye-to-eye and stroke lengths are correct. The Shock stroke can be reduced in 2.5mm increments by up to 7.5mm. As far as the sensors are concerned, the Bump sensors as Fox calls them are known to be compatible with current Shimano and SRAM production MTB brakes. Theyre also compatible with Magura MT7 and TRP DHR Evo, and likely with more Magura and TRP models, though the fit has not been confirmed on any other models at this time. The only brakes that Fox mentions that are specifically incompatible are those with outboard hose fittings or protruding brake bleed fittings like the older Shimano Deore XT 8000. Handlebar Switch Coming SoonFox mentions in the press release that theyre working on a Handlebar Switch that will be released sometime in 2025. This will let riders switch between Neo tunes on the fly, and its in the final stages of development.Live Valve Neo PricingLive Valve Neo Product Pricing For a complete system, you need the Neo Kit and Shock of your choiceLive Valve Neo Kit (includes Fork and Rear Bump Sensors, Battery, Charger, Charger Cable): $ 399 USD / $ 534.65 CAD / 449.99 GBP/ 499 EUR*Live Valve Neo Float X MSRP: $ 999USD / $ 1399 CAD / 1119 GBP*/ 1299 EUR*Live Valve Neo DHX MSRP: $ 949 USD / $ 1269 CAD / 1099 GBP*/ 1249 EUR*Spare/Replacement Part PricingNeo Spare Battery MSRP: $79 USD / $106 CAD / 99.95 GBP*/ 99 EUR*Spare Charger and Cable MSRP: $49 USD / $69 CAD / 62.95 GBP*/ 79 EUR**Price includes VAT ridefox.comThe post Fox Live Valve Neo Brings Fast Wireless Suspension Control to Air or Coil Shocks appeared first on Bikerumor.

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